Thursday 30th May 2024

Thursday 30th May 2024
The Moon rises in Aquarius and has now waned to a half-moon, offering a moment for reflection. The presence of this Flower sign makes it a favorable time to cut hay and harvest any flowers, which are likely to keep their vitality for longer. Pick some flowers from your garden to capture the beauty that is present today, and bring them inside to create a focal point of nature. Alternatively, give a consciously selected bunch to a loved one or whoever comes to mind as you read this. Flowers are an outward reflection of the plant. During winter, many plants are inwardly alive in the soil, and spring allows them to reflect outwardly, reaching the pinnacle of their being through the metamorphosis of the flower.

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Wednesday 29th May 2024
The Moon transitions from Capricorn into Aquarius during the day, bringing a flowering quality. Biodynamic beekeepers also follow the rhythm of the cosmos when working with honey bees. Flowers have evolved their elegant, colorful, and mesmerizing forms to attract bees. It can be said that honey bees and humans find the same things beautiful. There is a wisdom and spiritual quality to honey bees and the hive that is still out of reach of human capacities in this period of evolution, but much can be learned. During the next month, beekeepers will be looking out for swarms clustered together, ready to be collected.

Tuesday 28th May 2024

Tuesday 28th May 2024
Today, the Moon continues its transit deeper into the ambitious sign of Capricorn. It's an opportune time to work with soil, as the cosmic forces radiate down to nourish the soil and the roots of plants. Most plant roots, with the exception of the Brassica family, have evolved with mycelium to develop mycorrhizal networks. Through a symbiotic relationship, these fungal networks bring nutrients to the plants from deep within the earth. As more is being learned about our soils, many gardeners, including biodynamic gardeners, are exploring their practices in relation to the phenomenon of mycelium networks.

Monday 27th May 2024

Monday 27th May 2024
Today, the moon transits from the fire sign of Sagittarius to the discipline-oriented earth sign of Capricorn. This is a good time to tend to the root vegetables growing in our garden. Perhaps we can hoe around them to remove weeds and slightly loosen the soil. The best time to weed is before you can see the weeds. By gently passing over the soil surface with a hoe, you can prevent weeds from growing before they germinate.

Sunday 26th May 2024

Sunday 26th May 2024
The moon rises in the constellation of Sagittarius, also known as the Archer. This fire sign symbolizes expansion and exploration toward a goal. Today, let's fill our hearts with optimism and identify our desires; it’s a great time to try something new. In the garden, consider spraying the biodynamic horn silica preparation in the early morning. This preparation helps crystallize plants, aiding in the ripening process and enhancing their vitality.

Saturday 25th May 2024

Saturday 25th May 2024
Today, the moon reaches its lowest point on the horizon in its sidereal rhythm. This is a key rhythm in biodynamic agriculture. It means that the next two weeks will be less favorable for transplanting vegetables, as root development will be slower. In a horticultural setting, it can be difficult to follow this rhythm, especially during the peak of the growing season when transplanting needs to be carried out. With the ascending moon, the upper part of the plant gains more vitality than the lower part, making it beneficial for harvesting flowers and vegetables.

Friday 24th May 2024

Friday 24th May 2024
The moon descends into Scorpio as it begins to wax, having reached its full illumination yesterday. This presents an ideal time for tending to leafy plants, which can include cutting the grass and trimming hedges. In biodynamics, gardeners and farmers aim to produce as much fertility as they can from within the boundaries of their farms. Composting hedge cuttings, grass, wood shavings, and weeds such as comfrey and nettles can help supplement your compost piles. Capture weeds when they are fresh and vital, and incorporate them deep within your compost.

Thursday 23rd May 2024

Thursday 23rd May 2024
Today is a momentous day in the cosmos, as Uranus enters the earthly sign of Taurus from Aries. To put this in perspective, Uranus takes 84 years to orbit the Sun, which means it spends about 7 years in each constellation. Uranus's last transit through Taurus was from 1935 to 1942, a period of significant change on the world stage that included the Great Depression and the Second World War. The world is very fluid at the moment, with new technologies on the horizon that will confront us all with new questions. We must remain grounded and respond authentically from within.

Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Today, the moon rises in Libra, bringing a flowering quality. However, during the day, this is overruled by a planetary trine: Pluto, in the early constellation of Capricorn, moves into a 120-degree aspect with Venus, which resides in Taurus. This trine brings a predominantly earthy quality to the day, making it an ideal time to sow carrots and radishes and to work with the soil.

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Tuesday 21st May 2024 
As the waxing moon deepens into the constellation of Virgo, it feels like we have arrived at the moment when the richness of spring reaches its peak. Inspiration from nature is found at every turn. The bees are swarming, and the flowers are blooming. I recommend visiting gardens, exploring new approaches, learning, and delving into the practice of biodynamic gardening if it calls to you.

Monday 20th May 2024

Monday 20th May 2024
As we continue to immerse ourselves in the constellation of Virgo, we embrace its earthly qualities, perhaps feeling a stronger connection to gravity. In this state of groundedness, it's an excellent time to make decisions, as clarity and practicality come naturally. In the garden, we can focus on tending to our root vegetables, weeding around them, and checking their development. During this period of transplanting, as the moon descends in Virgo, it's ideal for sowing radishes and carrots.

Sunday 19th May 2024

Sunday 19th May 2024
Today, Christians worldwide commemorate Pentecost, marking the culmination of the Easter period, precisely 50 days after Easter Sunday. Additionally, the moon is currently in the astrological sign of Virgo. On this day, it intersects the elliptical path of the sun, causing a temporary disruption in the natural harmony between the plant world and the cosmos. Consequently, due to this day of celebration and the descending node, today is considered unfavorable for gardening activities. Instead, it's an opportune time for personal introspection and future planning. Use this day to ground yourself, reflect on your journey, and strategize for the path ahead.

Saturday 18th May 2024

Saturday 18th May 2024
Today, the moon transitions into the constellation of Virgo, marking an auspicious time to prepare vegetable beds for planting. A core principle of biodynamics emphasizes the significance of revitalizing our gardens and farms. Composting stands out as one of the most effective methods for converting decaying matter into life. It truly is a miraculous process. With the moon in Virgo, today is an ideal day to turn a compost pile, or to start one. The length of the composting process varies according to climate conditions, but it's essential to ensure that the compost is neither too wet nor too dry, as either extreme can impede the breakdown process.

Friday 17th May 2024

Friday 17th May 2024
Today that moon reaches its furthest position from the earth, this is known as Apogee, this distance creates an intensification if light, as a smaller moon projects the suns light to earth. This create a short period in the day, where the warmth qualities of Leo, are superseded by light forces where tending to flowers is most favourable. For most of the day warmth forces predominate, and we can use this time to prune sideshoots from our tomatoes to help send the plants energies towards fruit development rather than producing more leaves.

Thursday 16th May 2024

Thursday 16th May 2024
As the moon moves into Leo, it radiates warmth and a potential for fiery energy, urging us to embrace courage and openly express our true emotions. In the garden, it's an auspicious time to sow beans, cucumbers, and zucchini. These vegetables thrive when planted on a fruit day, harmonizing with their growth cycle and enhancing their productivity. This leads to the production of vegetables brimming with life forces, providing the cosmic nourishment we need in our lives.

Wednesday 15th May 2024

Wednesday 15th May 2024
The moon waxes up to a half moon, transitioning from right to left in the Northern hemisphere, while in the Southern hemisphere, the moon waxes from left to right due to the change in perspective. The half-moon rises in the constellation of Leo, bringing warmth. We have passed the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice; light and warmth are enriching our gardens and soils. The soil has warmed up, both from the season and aided by the moon in Leo. These conditions allow for the transplanting of more vegetables and flowers into the garden.

Tuesday 14th May 2024

Tuesday 14th May 2024
Today is an ideal time to sow some leafy greens and aromatic herbs as the moon transitions into the constellation of Cancer, associated with the water element that enhances leaf development in plants. Take a moment during the day to reflect on your emotions. Our lives are often bustling, and it's crucial to pause and check in with ourselves. With the moon in Cancer, there's a nurturing quality present. Just as we nurture our plants in the garden, it's equally important to nurture ourselves through self-reflection and self-care.

Monday 13th May 2024

Monday 13th May 2024
Today, the sun transitions from Aries to Taurus, offering a stable foundation, while the moon moves into Cancer, infusing a nurturing quality. We encounter numerous cosmic rhythms due to the intricate dance of the planets. Each day unveils a fresh cosmic harmony, never experienced before; every moment and day represents a completely new expression. Astrology identifies patterns and similarities from past cosmic occurrences to aid in interpreting the future, but it's essential to acknowledge that the cosmos never repeats the same expression twice. 

Sunday 12th May 2024

Sunday 12th May 2024
Today, the moon continues its descent into Gemini, fostering communication between individuals. It's an auspicious day for socializing, engaging in discussions, and attending meetings. As the moon begins its declination on the horizon, transitioning from an inward to an outward breath from the Earth's perspective, this rhythmic change significantly impacts nature and the farm. The outward breath supports root development in plants, making it an ideal time for transplanting and sowing. This is in contrast to the ascending moon, which exerts contractive forces on plants.

Saturday 11th May 2024

Saturday 11th May 2024
Today, as the moon enters the constellation of Gemini, it aligns with the element of air, accentuating the flowering impulses of plants. This makes it an auspicious time for sowing or tending to flowers, as well as certain biodynamic vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and artichokes, grown for their flowering qualities. Additionally, ornamental flowers such as sunflowers benefit from these cosmic conditions. As the moon reaches its highest point on the horizon today, it signals the last optimal day for taking cuttings and harvesting flowers for the next two weeks. Make sure you pick some flowers today.